Recap of Executive Orders and Proclamations enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump on 7/30/2025
De Minimis Suspension
President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments globally, effective on August 29. This means imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption will be subject to all applicable duties.
U.S. Copper Imports Subject to 50% Tariffs
President Trump issued a Proclamation stating that all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products will be subject to a 50% tariff, effective on August 1st. This measure applies to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on Aug. 1 and will remain in effect, unless such action is expressly reduced, modified, or terminated, according to the Proclamation. The Proclamation also states, “This tariff is in addition to any other duties, fees, exactions, and charges applicable to such imported semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products.”
Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Increased to 50%
President Trump signed an Executive Order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazilian products under IEEPA, which brings the total tariff amount to 50%. The Trump Administration cites these tariffs are in response to “recent policies, practices, and actions by the Government of Brazil that constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.”
Due to the rapidly changing application and modifications of duty rates, please note that Deringer is not responsible for coordinating the timing of U.S. entry and imposed tariff rates.
